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Built from data on over 30,000 sows across global herds, the new index connects claw health directly to productivity. Zinpro® Corporation has introduced the Zinpro® Sow Excellence Index, the swine industry’s first data-driven benchmarking system designed to help producers detect and address claw health issues before they affect productivity. The new tool draws on more […]
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Reducing stress in pigs can dramatically improve handling speed and overall efficiency, according to Kevin Brooks, Production Manager of Animal Handling and Training at Olymel West in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Speaking at the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2025 in Saskatoon, Brooks emphasized that just like people, pigs respond to stress — and understanding that is essential […]
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The U.S. Senate voted 60-40 Sunday night to advance a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the federal government and include a one-year extension of key farm bill programs, according to Agri-Pulse. The measure, which funds the government through January 30, 2026, would also suspend permanent agricultural laws to ensure the continuation of modern farm […]
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Nathan’s Famous (NASDAQ: NATH) posted strong top-line growth in its fiscal second quarter of 2026, with revenue rising 11.1% to $45.69 million, fueled by its Branded Product Program and sustained consumer demand for its signature products. However, despite the sales increase, net income dropped 13.8%, and earnings per share slipped 14.2% to $1.27, reflecting margin […]
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The White House provided more details Nov. 1 on the measures agreed to in last week’s meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, including progress on agricultural trade barriers imposed by China and suspension of port service fees that raise costs for U.S. exporters. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan […]
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Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, hosts Tork and Sawyer open up the barn doors and let it all out, tackling everything from current farm market updates to hot-button issues in agriculture and beyond. The guys dive into the realities of input costs, farmer bailouts, tariffs, and beef prices in America, giving honest—and sometimes […]
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When thousands of feet of “expired” gas pipe were destined for the landfill, one Minnesota hog farmer gave it new life — and revealed a smarter, more sustainable way forward for agriculture. When a major Illinois natural gas utility found itself with thousands of feet of unused 4-inch polyethylene pipe past its installation deadline, the […]
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